Company / FCF Margin
Colgate-Palmolive FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
17.8%
FY2025
5-year range
10.3% / 17.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 70
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 70 Consumer Staples companies, Colgate-Palmolive is in the top 9% for fcf margin. FCF Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 10.3% in FY2022 to 17.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.3%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from 15.6% to 17.8% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +7.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in Consumer StaplesTop 9% of 70This company 17.8% Sector average 7.8%
▼
+127.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Colgate-Palmolive's fcf margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 1.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 10.0pp above the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.21 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.8% | +1.1% |
| FY2024 | 17.6% | +12.9% |
| FY2023 | 15.6% | +50.9% |
| FY2022 | 10.3% | -34.6% |
| FY2021 | 15.8% | -21.2% |
| FY2020 | 20.1% | +12.7% |
| FY2019 | 17.8% | +5.8% |
| FY2018 | 16.9% | +4.2% |
| FY2017 | 16.2% | -3.5% |
| FY2016 | 16.8% | +19.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 4, 2026